Retro music entertainment includes tunes and a Q&A with Radio 1 legend, DJ Mike Read, Phil Freeman (formerly of Portsmouth bands Soul Society and Image) with his new band; The Class of 69 and vocal duo, It’s all in the Swing. Plus vintage hair demos by Tony Wood Hairdressing, stalls including a surname historian, The Swing Dance Company and with prizes for the best 50s and 60s outfits, dressing up is positively encouraged!

Clocktower Classics is the ultimate family day out with all the fun of the fair including Bowling, Crazy Golf, Buzz Game and Nerf Shooting, sporting activities including Table Tennis and Badminton provided by BH Live, a Virtual Reality Track Experience from Novatech, Retro Gaming and Scalextric with Game Over, a musical wonderland for 0-5s with Jiggy Wrigglers, face painting and more!

With a variety of food and drink available all day and the last chance to see the Guildhall’s The Isle of Wight Festival, 1968, 1969, 1970 Exhibition prior to it ending in September, there really is something for everyone!

Tickets are available from the Guildhall Box Office for just £3 adults/£2 under 12s in advance or buy on the day for just a £1 more (under 5s are free). Entry is free with a valid ticket from Guildhall Games Fest on Saturday 18th August.

Proceeds from this community event go towards the development of a new Studio space within the Guildhall - a much needed facility to support emerging talent, develop a diversified programme and create an accessible hub for the community.

Kindly note no flash photography or iPads are allowed, and neither is externally bought drinks or any liquids - only certain food will be allowed. See our House Rules for more info.

All events at Portsmouth Guildhall include a ticket restoration levy. This restoration levy will help us to invest in maintaining and enhancing facilities within our historic Grade II Listed building, ensuring that we continue to deliver the highest quality experience for event goers, artists and promoters. We appreciate your on going support for Portsmouth Guildhall. A restoration levy is effective on all events that go on sale as of March 1st 2016.